Assistant Professor (Social Work)

Assistant Professor (Social Work)

Position Number: 940753
Vacancy Open to: All Candidates
Department: AAH School of Social Work
Department Homepage: https://hhp.ecu.edu/socw
Advertising Department: SOCIAL WORK, SCHOOL OF
Division: Academic Affairs
Classification Title: Assistant Professor
Working Title: Assistant Professor
Number of Vacancies: 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.: Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City): Greenville
Position Type: Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category: Faculty (Teaching)

Organizational Unit Overview
East Carolina University is an emerging national research university with an enrollment of nearly 29,000 students. The University offers 84 bachelor's degree programs, 71 master's degree programs, 18 doctoral degree programs, and 82 departmental certificates. The University is comprised of 10 academic colleges/schools, including a medical and dental school. The University is committed to the creation of a School of Public Health that will focus on addressing regional needs and rural health disparities. The University is located in Greenville, N.C., a diverse and progressive city of approximately 90,000. It is within two hours driving distance of the Atlantic coast to the east and the Research Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill to the west. The College of Health and Human Performance is home to six academic departments. There are excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary research collaborations within the College and across the University. The College employs pre and post award grant specialists, and two full-time instructional technology consultants. More information can be found at the College website: https://hhp.ecu.edu

The School of Social Work offers two academic degree programs, a Bachelor of Social Work, and a Master of Social Work. The MSW program is among the highest enrollment graduate programs at ECU and is offered in-person and online. Along with our degree programs we also offer Graduate Certificates in Substance Abuse and Gerontology, undergraduate minors in gerontology and in promoting equity in health and human services, and a pathway to state licensure in School Social Work. More information can be found at the School website: https://hhp.ecu.edu/socw

Job Duties:
The School of Social Work in the College of Health and Human Performance at East Carolina University seeks applicants for a nine month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the School of Social Work to begin August 2025.

• Responsibilities include teaching in the BSW and MSW programs (including in-person and online courses, and on Saturdays), research (including seeking external funding), publication, and service to the profession, university, and community.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

• MSW from a CSWE accredited program

• Two years post-MSW social work practice experience


Minimum Education/Experience

• PhD or DSW in social work. Candidates with the PhD conferred at the time of initial appointment will hold the probationary rank of Assistant Professor. ABD candidates will also be initially appointed with the probationary term rank of Assistant Professor and must have the terminal degree conferred prior to their first reappointment.

Qualifying degrees must be received from regionally accredited institutions.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: N/A

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
We are seeking applications from individuals who can advance our mission of excellence in social work education through innovative teaching and research; possess a willingness to teach across the curriculum at the undergraduate (BSW) and graduate (MSW) levels; who have evidence of experience or interest in working with students of all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups; and who possess a demonstrated commitment to non-discriminatory practice and education as aligned with the CSWE accreditation standards.

Special Instructions to Applicant:
Application screening begin October 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

In order to apply, candidates must submit the following materials online at www.jobs.ecu.edu:
Cover letter addressing the position description
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
A list of three references with contact information.

As part of the screening process, the references provided may be contacted.

At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required.

Applicants must complete a candidate profile by creating an account (see "Create Account" by following the link below) online via the PeopleAdmin system (https://ecu.peopleadmin.com)

Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system.

Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered for meeting this requirement.

For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Lee Gaylord (SW 940753) East Carolina University, College of Health and Human Performance 1000 East 5th Street, Rivers West 238 Mail stop 505, Greenville, NC 27858.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with achievement and experience. It is expected that this position will begin in August 2025.

For further information, please contact: Dr. Kevin White of Social Work at whitekev15@ecu.edu or Dr. Reeve Kennedy at kennedyre22@ecu.edu.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Open Date: 08/01/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins: 10/01/2024
Rank Level: Assistant Professor

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/66380

AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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